Week of March 18

SPRING CRAFT FAIR AT HISTORIC SELMA MANSION

from 10 am to 4 pm, the Norristown Preservation Society will host their annual Spring Craft Fair at Selma Mansion, located at 1301 West Airy St., Norristown. Crafty gifts and decorations for Easter and Mother’s Day will be available, such as jewelry, candles, homemade items, candy, bath items, baked goods, and more. Besides items for sale, they’ll have raffle baskets. The event is free and open to the public. All profits from the sale of vendor spaces go towards the restoration and maintenance of Selma Mansion. For more information, contact Michaelene Walski at 484-516-6357.

Also, mark your calendar for Selma Mansion’s History Day coming up on April 7th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. AUDUBON BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK ON THE PENNYPACK TRAIL Tuesday, March 20: Meet at the Terwood and Welsh Road parking lot access to the Pennypack Trail for this morning bird walk led by members of the Wyncote Audubon Society. Expect to see some of the earliest arriving spring migrant birds as well as winter resident species. There will be a particular effort to spot Rusty Blackbirds which are one of the species that gave the Bethayres swamp the coveted ‘Important Bird Area’ status. Bring binoculars if you have them. This free bird walk is appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and older. Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register call Lorimer Park (215-9473477) or contact Leigh Altadonna at laltadonna@ audubon.org FIRST DAY OF SPRING! AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK Tuesday, March 20: According to the calendar, spring is finally here! This program will focus on the new season. Children will hear a story about spring and make a craft to celebrate. After the indoor portion of the program they will venture outdoors with the park naturalist to look for the signs of spring that we’ve all been waiting for. Meet in the Salt Wing of the barn, adjacent to the park office. This event is appropriate for children ages three and older with an adult. There is a $5.00 fee per child and pre-registration is required. To preregister call 610-270-0215 or e-mail rking2@montcopa. org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike in E. Norriton, PA 19403. UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB Wednesday, March 21: